Islamic Golden Age

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What city became a center of learning and trade under the Abbasid Caliphate?

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Baghdad

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What was the House of Wisdom and who established it?

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The House of Wisdom was established by Harun al-Rashid and played a crucial role in translating ancient texts into Arabic.

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What were some key trading goods during the Islamic Golden Age?

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Spices, silk, gold, and slaves.

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Which major cities emerged as centers of trade and culture during this period?

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Baghdad, Damascus, and Cairo.

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Name two notable architectural achievements from the Islamic Golden Age.

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The Great Mosque of Cordoba and the Great Mosque of Samarra.

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What rights did women enjoy during the Islamic Golden Age?

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Women had the right to own property and inherit wealth.

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Who were some significant figures in medicine during the Islamic Golden Age?

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Ibn Sina (Avicenna) and Al-Razi.

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What did Ibn Khaldun contribute to during the Islamic Golden Age?

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He wrote influential works on history and sociology.

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How did the translation of classical texts into Arabic impact Europe?

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It facilitated the transmission of knowledge to Europe.

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What was the overall impact of the Islamic Golden Age on the world?

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It had a profound and lasting impact, shaping the course of history in numerous ways.